As you move ahead in your teaching career, perhaps you have developed new professional goals, such as

Earning your master's degree

Gaining further training in your field

Staying current on today's classroom technology

Maintaining permanent certification or meeting Act 48 requirements

The Robert Morris University Summer Teachers Academy (STA) offers several options to help you meet these goals. All programs are offered at the RMU campus in Moon Township, Pa

One-Year Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Leadership
This program is designed for professionals seeking to
advance their teaching skills and knowledge in educational
strategies and techniques (See the
M.S. in Instructional Leadership). You can complete
the degree in just one year. Class meetings are held during
two consecutive summer terms. A 12-credit research and
online course component is completed during the school
year in between. The following outlines the course schedule:

Summer 2008 (12 credits)

Session I

Session II

EDUC6000

Critical Issues Affecting American Education

EDUC6020

Assessment/Educational Statistics

EDUC6010

Theories of Learning and Instruction

EDUC6060

Curriculum Design and Development

Fall 2008 (6 credits)

Spring 2009 (6 credits)

EDUC6130

Research seminar (online)

EDUC6140

Instructional Leadership Practicum (online)

EDUC6210

Internet/Basic Web Page Design (online)(or off-campus course)

EDUC6030

Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Online Education (online)(or off-campus course)

Summer 2009 (12 credits)

Session I

Session II

EDUC6080

Special Learning Problems

EDUC6040

The Learning Environment

EDUC6090

Instructional Management/Decision-Making

EDUC6110

Computers in the Classroom

Courses during Summer Session I and II are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for two consecutive three-week sessions (six weeks total). Courses for Summer 2008 meet on the following dates from 8a.m.-noon and 1-5p.m.:

Summer Evening Study (credit only)
Robert Morris University offers a variety of evening graduate
courses for teachers during the summer to provide training
in some of today's highest demand areas. Courses are offered
in an eight-week evening session beginning May 27. Classes
meet one night per week from 6 to 10 p.m. For a complete
listing of course descriptions and dates, see the 2008 Courses page.

Evening Master's Degree Study
If you prefer to pursue your master's degree in the evenings,
one course at a time, you may want to consider enrolling in
one of our evening graduate programs. Choose from our
Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Leadership or
Business Education degrees, which are designed for
education professionals, or select one of our other M.S. or
M.B.A. programs. These degrees are offered in an eight-week
evening format, allowing students to concentrate on one
course at a time and still complete their degree in about two
years. Courses meet one night per week from 6 to 10 p.m.

Daytime Software Application Courses
Software application courses utilizing Microsoft Office 2007 are offered in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, as well as Adobe software,
during a special three-week daytime session in July. These
self-paced study courses are one credit each and can be taken
individually or together. Classes meet from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
on July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24 (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Additional Teacher Certification Preparation
Day and evening courses are also available for teachers
seeking a second area of certification. We offer teacher
certification preparation in:

If you are seeking the Master of Science in Instructional
Leadership or Business Education, or if you plan to pursue
Instructional Technology Specialist Certification, you should
submit all official undergraduate college transcripts, two letters
of recommendation and a current résumé.

Students seeking a second area of teacher certification must
provide a copy of their current teaching certificate and official
copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts for course
evaluation purposes.

Students who plan to enroll in courses to earn credit for
professional development, Act 48 or to maintain permanent
certification need only submit a copy of their current
teaching certificate.

Deadlines
Students are encouraged to have applications and all required
credentials submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office at least
two weeks prior to their desired start date. The eight-week
evening course session begins the week of May 27. Applications
will be accepted and processed after that date provided that there
is still time to admit and enroll applicants in their chosen courses.
However, interested students are encouraged to apply early to
have adequate time to make housing, financial aid and payment
arrangements.

Course Registration
Students will be contacted upon their acceptance by the Graduate
Admissions Office to arrange for course registration for the
summer semester.

Tuition and Financial Aid
The cost per credit for all STA education courses is $595 per credit
for the Summer 2008 term. Tuition for all preregistered students is
due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Students who register for their
summer courses after May 16 must make payment on their account
upon registration.

Student loans may be available for those seeking a master's degree
or additional teacher certification. To apply for a Federal Stafford
Loan, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and file the 2007-08 Financial
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for
loans for the 2008 summer semester. Students must carry at least
six credits per semester to be eligible for a student loan. Students
who plan to remain enrolled in courses during the 2008-09
academic year should also file the 2008-09 FAFSA application
to be considered for aid for that school year.

Students who do not qualify for a Federal Stafford Loan may be
eligible to receive funds through a private educational loan source.
Private loans are available to creditworthy students or students
with a creditworthy co-borrower. Interest rates are generally
variable and established by the credit history of the student and
potential co-borrower. Students can borrow through a lender of
their choice or compare lender options by visiting
www.rmu.edu/finaid.